The incredible legacy of the 'the only man ever to get away with smoking in the RHS Library'
The impact of the trailblazing Walter Ingwersen is still felt today, says Kathryn Bradley-Hole.
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It's been raining almost non-stop for 11 months — but one plant has defied the weather
Lavandula x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’ has lived up to its name, defying everything the weather has thrown at it. Kathryn Bradley-Hole writes in praise of this hardy, happy lavender.
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Honouring the past, protecting the future: the gardens at Badminton House
Kathryn Bradley-Hole traces the story of the gardens in the past 40 years with its ingenious designs by Russell Page and François Goffinet.
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The garden at Emmetts Mill, Chobham: Bourne to run
A flat waterside site has been transformed into a garden full of drama with plenty of delightful places to stop and enjoy the view, writes Kathryn Bradley-Hole. Photographs by Eva Nemeth.
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2023 Chelsea Flower Show preview: What to expect from the world's greatest garden celebration
Country Life's former gardens editor Kathryn Bradley-Hole writes her 2023 Chelsea Flower Show preview — and she anticipates a confident return to form at Chelsea, with mouth-watering designs for productive gardens, aromatic Mediterranean planting and even a reinterpretation of the rock garden.
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The big hope for the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show? Gardens made for people, not ecosystem engineers
Country Life's former gardens editor Kathryn Bradley-Hole is hoping that the pendulum at Chelsea is swinging back towards traditional gardens.
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Les Colombières: Ferdinand Bac’s house-and-garden masterpiece on the Riviera
A century after its seven-year creation by the artist Ferdinand Bac, the magnificent cliff-top garden of Les Colombières — at Menton in France's Alpes-Maritimes department — has been brilliantly restored, says Kathryn Bradley-Hole. Pictures by Will Pryce for Country Life.
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How to get rid of box moth caterpillars
The box moth, Cydalima perspectalis, and box moth caterpillars can quickly destroy box hedges and other box plants. Here's how to combat these pests.
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Beech trees: A complete guide
The beech tree is one of the finest sights in British woodland: effortlessly tall and graceful, offering year-round colour in a hardy, native variety. We take a look at what you need to know about the 'Queen of Trees'.
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A month-by-month guide to the most beautiful gardens to visit in Britain
Some gardens are even better in winter. Read our list of the best gardens to visit all year round.
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The magnificent gardens at Benington Lordship, a blueprint for spectacular gardening without blowing the budget
Kathryn Bradley-Hole looks at how the owners of Benington Lordship, near Stevenage in Hertfordshire, have taken on a renowned garden and made it work for a new generation without straining budgets or needing endless time.
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The Kimpton Fitzroy: A dog-friendly London luxury hotel whose architect created the First Class dining room on the Titanic
The Kimpton Fitzroy is a central London hotel full of history that's perfect for an opulent weekend in the Big Smoke. Kathryn Bradley-Hole paid a visit.
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How Country Life has influenced Britain's best gardens, from the late 19th century to today
Celebrating the publication of her new book English Gardens, illustrated from the archives of Country Life, Kathryn Bradley-Hole charts the magazine’s extraordinary influence on our gardens.
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Gstaad: The year-round gem of the Swiss Alps that's 'Hollywood with snow'
One of the great year-round destinations in the Alps, Gstaad has long been a hotspot for A-listers. Kathryn Bradley-Hole spent a weekend at Hotel Park Gstaad and came away understanding exactly why they flock here.
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The swill basket maker: 'Even after 30 years, it’s still a challenge; every tree is different and each batch of baskets has its own journey’
Kathryn Bradley-Hole meets Owen Jones, the only full-time oak swill basket maker in Britain.
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The Saw Maker still turning tools by hand: 'Cabinet makers love these – a lot of doctors and surgeons buy them'
Not all saws are mass-produced in Far East factories. Kathryn Bradley-Hole spoke to the craftsmen at Thomas Flinn, a Yorkshire firm who still do things by hand.
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The Country Life garden tour of Mallorca
Garden writer David Wheeler will be leading a Country Life tour to Mallorca in April.
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Gran Canaria World Biosphere: The island that’s out of this world
A botanical wonderland with its own uncompromising and unique flora is just a shorthaul flight away in the volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands.
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Springtime in Crete – a botanist’s heaven
A well-timed tour to Crete means Gardens Editor Kathryn can experience the enormously diverse flora of this Mediterranean island guided by an expert
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Gardens to visit in the Cotswolds
Gloucestershire is the place to see exemplary gardens.
